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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1924

Page

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Rebels Claim Federal Army Put 10 Flight

Rebels report federal forces fled as 6,000 revolutionary troops under General Cavazos captured Jalpan and advanced toward San Luis Potosi, with Guadalue Sanchez and Cavazos moving to break toward Tampico from Jalpan.

Federal Associated Press Frontera Tabasco Mar Dallas News Queretaro M. Cavazos Jalpan Adolfo de la Huerta Guadalupe Sanchez Plaza Medellin Vera Cruz Cavazos San Luis Potoso Tampico Hidalgo

Ex Klansman Edward Clarke Pleads Guilty in White Slave Case

Edward Young Clarke former acting imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan pleaded guilty in a Houston federal court to violating the Mann White Slavery Act. He was fined 5000 dollars after previously entering a not guilty plea. The case involved a Houston woman transported to New Orleans in February 1921.

Associated Press Houston Teas Edward Young Clarke Atlanta Ku Klux Klan J. C. Hutcheson, Jr Clarke New Orleans

Italians Barred From Lawsuit Over 1917 Copper Discs

The Supreme Court refused to permit the Italian government to sue the National Brass and Copper Tube Co over money paid for copper discs destroyed in the Baltimore fire of 1917.

Washington Mar Supreme Court National Brass and Copper Tube Company Baltimore

Guilt Admitted by Klansman Official in Mann Act Case

E. Y. Clarke formerly of Atlanta admitted guilt in federal court to violating the Mann Act. The former high Ku Klux Klan official appeared in Houston Texas on March 10 for the plea.

Houston Texas E. Y. Clarke Atlanta

State Senate Adjourns Briefly to Allow Committee Review

Des Moines March 10 The Iowa State Senate adjourned for a half hour due to no items on the calendar that morning. The session recessed to permit committees to finish consideration of major bills awaiting a report.

State Capitol Des Moines Senate

Senate Bill Proposes Public Super-Power System

A Norris Keller bill introduces a federal non political public service commission to develop a nationwide hydro power network linking Muscle Shoals Boulder Canyon and the Colorado with state and local cooperation. A $500 million bond fund would start the project and existing government plants would form the nucleus. The plan aims to produce and sell electricity fertilizer and nitrates on a cost basis while conserving resources and repaying the investment within 30 years.

Associated Press Washington Mar Muncle Shoals Boulder Canyon Colorado River Senate Morris Nebraska House Keller Public Service Commission Federal Power Commission Muscle Shoals United States Congress Imperial Valley Bone Norris-Keller Public Ownership League of America Norris, Dill Frazier Howell la Follette Keller, Swing Werald Kvale la Guardia Sinclair

Bonus Bill Moves To Sub Committee For Finishing Touches

Washington March 10 the new soldiers bonus bill is referred to a sub committee of the house ways and means to complete details with a report due to the house by Wednesday Chairman Green plans a special rule to expedite the measure The sub committee took up the paid life insurance policy provision.

Associated Press Washington Mar House Ways and Means Green

Knute Rockne Reported Returning to Iowa City Talks

Knute Rockne former Notre Dame coach arrived in Iowa City for meetings with the University of Iowa athletics board and President Walter A. Jessup amid reports he was offered the Iowa football coaching job He reportedly declined after Howard Jones resignation rumors and a possible Illinois director appointment was announced locally judge and Mrs Dewey returned from Oskaloosa where he held court

Associated Press Iowa City Knute Rockne University of Notre Dame University of Iowa Athletics Board Walter A. Jessup Rockne Iowa Howard Jones Jessup Chicago Paul B. Belting University of Ilinois

Amendment Limits Six Year Tax Court Proceedings Period

A bill section was rejected for removal and kept for separate resolution. An amendment was approved today capping government institute court proceedings to six years for collecting tax assessments.

Denby Becomes Marine Major and Resigns Navy Secretary

Washington March 10 Denbys resignation becomes effective today amid tributes in the navy department He bids farewell while taking the oath as a major in the marine reserve corps Acting secretary Roosevelt will run the department until a successor is named Potential successors include Governor Dixon James B Davidson and former Representative Foss The ceremony featured a Marine Band performance Semper Fidelis and flowers filled Denbys desk as naval attaches and civilian staff bid him farewell

Associated Press Washington Denby Navy Department Mr. Denby Dixon Montana James B. Davidson Michigan Foss Illinois Marine Reserve Corps Navy Marine Corps Cath le Jeuene Hand United States Marine Band

Tiniest Baby Weighs Only Twelve Ounces

Chicago reports Henry Ganze Jr born Saturday to Mrs Henry Ganze of Melrose Park weighing twelve ounces and stretching eight inches. The father, 24, says the boy is so small he can rest easily in a cigar box, marking a remarkable early-life record.

The Associated Press Chicago Henry Ganze Jr Henry Henry Ganze Melrose Park

Policeman Fires By Mistake Wounds Citizen

Patrolman Michael O Hara fired during a pursuit on Sixty eighth Street after mistaking a car backfire for a pistol shot. John Barlow was seriously wounded as he and two companions fled toward a street car. Barlow’s group supported the patrolman’s account that they were halted before the shooting.

Associated FP Washington Mar Michael O'Hara Sixty-eighth John Barlow O’hara Barlow

Muscle Shoals Bill Granted Right of Way in House

Washington March 10 The Muscle Shoals legislation was given the right of way in the House today over bills typically handled on Mondays. The sponsors expressed confidence a final vote would come before day’s end on Henry Ford’s bid for the properties.

Washington Miasele Shoals Henry Ford

Jealousy Sparks Murder in Chicago Case

Wm Gates 31 a salesman confessed to shooting and killing Richard Heaton 30 a broker after Heaton held him prisoner for two days. Frank Cordell Indianapolis private detective was arrested for kidnapping Gates and aiding his capture. Police cite insane jealousy over Gates wife as motive.

Louisville Wm. Gates Richard Heaton Heaton Gates 39Th Street Cordell

Twenty Two Bodies Recovered From Utah Mine Disaster

Rescue teams continue work at Mine No 2 of the Utah Fuel Co in Castle Gate Utah after 22 bodies are recovered. Authorities report patches of hot coals but deny large fires as relief crews penetrate deeper. Local residents gather near the morgue district while scenes of anxious families unfold.

Associated Press Castle Gate Utah Utah Fuel Company C. H. Hotchkish Bob Dodd Ben Thomas

Battle Creek Bank to Reorganize in Des Moines Conference

State banking officials will travel to Battle Creek tomorrow to meet with directors of the Battle Creek Savings Bank. The talks aim at reorganizing the bank due to difficulties that caused a temporary suspension of business last week, attributed to slow papers.

Associated Press State Capitol Des Moines State Banking Department Battle Creek Battle Creek Savings Bank

Florida Legion Wins 1924 Membership Trophy

Florida led all states in the renewal of American Legion memberships for 1924 and secured a trophy presented by Past National Commander Henry D. Lindsley. Second place went to Mexico, Wisconsin was third, and Washington fourth, with the award announced at national headquarters in Indianapolis.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Florida American Legion Henry D. Lindsley Legion Wee Br Lecionnaires of Mexico Sfite Wisconsin Washington

Sinclair Heads to Wyoming in Teapot Dome Fight

News reports state Harry F. Sinclair and six attorneys head to Cheyenne Wyoming to contest the government's action to cancel the Teapot Dome leases. They expect victory in court as they seek an injunction to stop further oil production. Edward Doheny defends his finances and denies funding Mexican revolutionaries.

Sinclair

Oil Inquiry Deepens with New Evidence and Court Action

In Washington on March 10 the senate oil inquiry tightens as subpoenas yield auditor findings on brokerage books and oil stock dealings around naval reserve leasing. Courts move toward injunctions against Mammoth Oil and Pan-American Petroleum, with special counsel Roberts and Pamer traveling from Washington to Wyoming and California to seek temporary restraints.

Washington Mar Senate Naval Federal District Court Cheyenne Wyo Mammoth Oil Company Teapot Dome Harry F. Sinclair Albert B. Fall Interior Edwin Denby Navy California Pan-American Petroleum Company E. L. Doheney Naval Reserve Number One Owen J. Roberts Allee Pamerone Wyoming Mammoth Company California Petroleum Company

Witnesses Arrive for Senate Inquiry on Attorney General

Witnesses arrive as the Senate opens the inquiry into the administration of Attorney General Daugherty. Efforts to remove him from the cabinet appear to continue over the weekend, bringing to light new developments.

Washington Mar Senate Daugherty

Schwab urges end to hysteria hurting business

Charles M. Schwab told President Coolidge at a White House conference that congressional investigations have generated public hysteria harming business. He said general conditions are sound but development and expansion are delayed by uncertainty and tax-cutting legislation. He also presented a Europe economic survey from his two month visit to Germany France and Belgium.

Washington Charles M. Schwab Coolidge Mr. Schwab Germany France Belgium

Des Moines Insurance Agents Accused of Misrepresentation

About 100 affidavits were presented to Insurance Commissioner Kendrick by J. G. Mitchell of the state farm bureau alleging misrepresentation by Des Moines Mutual Insurance Association field agents. Farmers claim losses for 1923 would be paid from a $180,000 surplus and that longer policies would avoid 1923 assessments, with higher quoted rates and multiple agents in the same territory.

Des Moines Des Moines Mutual Insurance Association J. G. Mitchell State Farm Bureau W. R. C. Kendrick Hall Insurance Iowa Pottawattamie County

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